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Swarovski
A brilliant company
Pioneers were always way ahead of their time. In their minds they conceived the inconceivable. In their fantasies they created the impossible. When he invented an automatic cutting machine at the end of the 19th Century, Daniel Swarovski opened the door to a world of fantasy.
The magic word was crystal. A raw material, which even the most ancient cultures ascribed beneficial, valuable, indeed miraculous properties. This fascinating material transformed the world of fashion and beauty into a seductively sparkling universe. It inspired the human race and enriched both art and culture.
Today crystal has become part of the connection between people. A ray of joy, which we would like to share with you.
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The Beauty of Africa
Why Africa? I don't know ~ it just looks like it would fit into the culture of Africa. It's composed of materials one might find in that part of the world with the vintage 40mm stamped bronze metal disk, natural jasper beads and african brass beads (nearly 6cm in length). With those elements, are round wood beads, jasper rectangles, bronze freshwater pearls and gold seed beads which sit inside Mother of Pearl flat donut disks. A gold filled toggle clasp is used to finish it off. The earrings have the same elements and are hung from gold filled french earwires.
The length of the necklace, including clasp, is 20 1/2".
Although it looks as if it would be heavy, it really is not ~ the metal disk is very light and the only component that has any weight to it are the two african beads.
I love the look of this necklace ~ it's originality and versatility. It would complement many different styles and colors in your wardrobe.
$51.
Elegant Simplicity
This necklace/earring set is a statement in elegance done simply. Also, due to that simplicity, it can be worn at anytime for most any occasion or no occasion at all!
The focal point is a sterling silver filigree covered Onyx pendant hanging from an enhanced bail (which means it can be undone via a spring and used with another necklace ~ very versatile). The rest of the necklace is made of black beads in various styles and sizes. Between two of the beads on each side is a silver plated disk bead with rhinestones imbeded. The other beads are SS tube beads, painted black in the center, numerous 4mm SWAROVSKI® jet bicone beads and to finish the necklace, a sterling silver lobster clasp. The earrings contain the same materials as the necklace.
The necklace, including clasp, measures 17 1/2" in length. As stated in my shop announcement, an extender chain is available upon request.
$55.
Descendant of Asia
Joining New Jade round beads (approx 10mm) with bronze accents such as the chinese coins, the bead caps, and the lobster clasp, creates a beautiful far east look. Also included in the necklace are jade chips, jade side drilled ovals, jasper rectangles with silver lined gold beads and a pretty pendant link.
I think this necklace/earring set is quite striking! It is subtle in color and could be worn with just about anything in your wardrobe. (If it doesn't sell soon, I'm going to keep it!)
The necklace, including clasp, measures 19" in length.
$45.
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SWAROVSKI® Exquisite De-Art
The SWAROVSKI® Crystal pendant steals the show on this necklace! It has a very art deco shape and facets that make it shine unbelievably! Joining the De-Art crystal are freshwater button pearls with SWAROVSKI® crystal Aurora Borealis (AB) bicones separating each pearl. The pendant is on a bail enhancer ~ it can be removed and placed on any other necklace you desire to add versatility to the components of this lovely pendant.
The necklace measures 16", including the sterling silver lobster clasp, but not including the sterling silver extender chain, which adds another possible 2 3/4" to the length.
Earrings are part of this set and have the same components as the necklace, hanging on sterling silver leverbacks.
$80.
Onyx in Antiquity
Rhinestones with an onyx centerpiece makes this former brooch a remembrance of times past. Brooches were worn by women at all levels of socio-economic status. Found at an antique shop, I removed the pin from this gorgeous brooch and transformed it into a pendant. Not wanting to take away from the beauty of the pendant, I added black beads, sterling silver beads, and SWAROVSKI® crystal AB beads to highlight the rhinestones and the marvelous onyx set in the center.
This is a necklace/earring set. The necklace measures 20" in length, including the fancy pewter hook clasp. The pendant is a triangle with the widest part being 2 3/8" and the length 2 5/16".
This is an awesome set! When set against the skin and worn with a slenderizing black low neckline dress, it looks absolutely magnificent ~ very chic!
$70.
Red Jasper is Beautiful
The colors in this necklace/earring set are so rich! The Red Jasper flat circle disk is rich in deep reddish/brown hues, then add golden brown faceted round beads, diagonal mohagany colored wood beads, five sided brown tube glass beads, rich copper brown round freshwater pearls, a few jasper rectangle beads then sparkle it up with several gold filled round beads separating the different components and ~ voila ~ you have a stunning necklace! The earrings, hung from gold filled french earwires, have a brown faceted round bead, a bronze freshwater pearl, and gold filled round beads to match the necklace. Finished with a gold filled lobster clasp. (Note: the wood beads on this necklace can be flipped any which way to create the look you wish!)
The necklace measures 16 3/4" in length, including clasp.
The disk is approx 1 1/8 " in diameter. An extender chain may be added upon request.
This necklace would enhance neutral colored clothing and set the focus on that lovely neck of yours!
$52.
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